by Brett » Wed Apr 24, 2019 9:10 pm
by Big Phil » Wed Apr 24, 2019 11:56 pm
by whufc » Fri Apr 26, 2019 9:17 am
Big Phil wrote:It's a lot more expensive than you might think to upgrade / replace light globes.
A few years back, I attended an AGM at Central District and Roger Girdham, their former Captain who is a current Director and runs his own Electrical business, advised it would be someting like $20K to upgrade the lights.
Not sure any clubs would have this type of disposal income lying around for lights.
Norwood have the advantage of good lights, light poles positioned right on the boundary line and a smaller surface area to cover.
by Dutchy » Fri Apr 26, 2019 11:03 am
by whufc » Fri Apr 26, 2019 11:06 am
Dutchy wrote:$20k is nothing really for clubs turning over $3m+, not upgrading them is just a cop out, especially with so many grants (federal, state and council) available if you put in a submission.
by amber_fluid » Fri Apr 26, 2019 11:07 am
Dutchy wrote:$20k is nothing really for clubs turning over $3m+, not upgrading them is just a cop out, especially with so many grants (federal, state and council) available if you put in a submission.
by whufc » Fri Apr 26, 2019 11:16 am
amber_fluid wrote:Dutchy wrote:$20k is nothing really for clubs turning over $3m+, not upgrading them is just a cop out, especially with so many grants (federal, state and council) available if you put in a submission.
Agree.
Surely the lights are an investment in their long term viability and future.
With crowds dwindling something needs to be done to entice crowds back.
by DOC » Fri Apr 26, 2019 12:40 pm
by Mic » Fri Apr 26, 2019 3:11 pm
by Brett » Fri Apr 26, 2019 7:14 pm
Big Phil wrote:It's a lot more expensive than you might think to upgrade / replace light globes.
A few years back, I attended an AGM at Central District and Roger Girdham, their former Captain who is a current Director and runs his own Electrical business, advised it would be someting like $20K to upgrade the lights.
Not sure any clubs would have this type of disposal income lying around for lights.
Norwood have the advantage of good lights, light poles positioned right on the boundary line and a smaller surface area to cover.
by DOC » Fri Apr 26, 2019 7:31 pm
by Wedgie » Fri Apr 26, 2019 7:51 pm
Armchair expert wrote:Such a great club are Geelong
by UK Fan » Fri Apr 26, 2019 8:24 pm
DOC wrote:The gate goes to the SANFL. $14 to get in.
If I remember correctly the figure to upgrade the lights was close to $70K.
fester69 wrote: I'm full of "pish and wind" !!You can call me weak !!
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by Brett » Fri Apr 26, 2019 11:39 pm
Wedgie wrote:It's been tried,it's failed. It's not worth doing except for at Norwood. It almost sent a couple of clubs broke trying it!
Are people's memories that short?
by Brett » Fri Apr 26, 2019 11:41 pm
DOC wrote:Yes. LED now the way to go.
I just think 2.10 on a Saturday afternoon and all these problems disappear.
by Wedgie » Sat Apr 27, 2019 12:03 am
Brett wrote:Wedgie wrote:It's been tried,it's failed. It's not worth doing except for at Norwood. It almost sent a couple of clubs broke trying it!
Are people's memories that short?
What has been tried ? Night games or Saturdays ?
Armchair expert wrote:Such a great club are Geelong
by RUSure » Sun May 19, 2019 8:49 am
by jet-airport » Mon May 20, 2019 3:45 pm
Wedgie wrote:Brett wrote:Wedgie wrote:It's been tried,it's failed. It's not worth doing except for at Norwood. It almost sent a couple of clubs broke trying it!
Are people's memories that short?
What has been tried ? Night games or Saturdays ?
Night games. They're not viable anywhere except for Norwood and two clubs got very burnt thinking it was a golden opportunity.
by ORDoubleBlues » Sat May 25, 2019 1:40 pm
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